Ignatian Way Gastronomy Days

The Gastronomy Days seek to promote the values of the Ignatian Way through the medium of food, land and cuisine. This is achieved through a wide range of activities: some of which are available to all, while others are geared towards a more professional audience. The Gastronomy Days represent a meeting point between local farmers and chefs which serves to promote local produce to restaurateurs.

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The program

SATURDAY 11th MARCH

BAGES AND LA RIOJA PRODUCERS' MARKET AND WINE BAR

Timetable: 10 - 14:30 h / 16:30 - 20:30 h

ACTIVITIES ROOM

11 - 11.45h Tasting of olive oils and cheeses from la Sierra de Cameros 

By Clara Espinosa, president of DOP Aceite de La Rioja

Hosted by La Rioja Invited Ignatian Territory

12.15 - 13h El Bages, Ignatian landscape and quality food

Tasting DO Pla de Bages wines, cold cuts and local products from the market with Anna Castillo (sommelier).

13.30 - 14.15h Pilgrim tasting: Manresa, gastronomy and spirituality

Wine tasting and show cooking with Ignatian food by Ignasi Sala & Gemma Solà (Mas de la Sala) and Anna Castillo (sommelier)

17.00 - 17.45h The harmony of Chocolate & wine 

Tasting by Elena Corzana, oenologist and sommelier

Hosted by La Rioja Invited Ignatian Territory

18.15 - 19h Local products in Bages cuisine

Showcooking and tasting by Sílvia Rovira (Celler Can Bosc, Sant Vicenç de Castellet), Aitor Pradas (Radix Gastrobar, Sant Joan de Vilatorrada) and Jordi Llobet (Llobet Espai Gastronòmic, Manresa).

With the collaboration of Gremi d’Hoteleria i Turisme del Bages

Includes a tasting

19.30 - 20.15h "¡La Rioja es la pera!"

Pastry and patisserie show cooking by David Nicolás (Pastelería Ramflor de Logroño)

Includes a tasting

Hosted by La Rioja Invited Ignatian Territory

SUNDAY 12th MARCH

BAGES AND LA RIOJA PRODUCERS' MARKET AND WINE BAR

Timetable: 10 - 14:30 h 

ACTIVITIES ROOM

11 - 11.45h El Bages, Ignatian landscape and quality food

Tasting DO Pla de Bages wines, cheeses and local products from the market with Anna Castillo (sommelier).

12.15-13h “Trampantojo Riojano”

Showcooking by Esteban Alegría (Rest. La Comedia de Calahorra)

Includes a tasting

Hosted by La Rioja Invited Ignatian Territory

13.15-14.15h Ignasi Domènech's cooking interpreted by Marc Ribas

Showcooking by Marc Ribas (Gastronomia Brutal, Cuines and Joc de Cartes from national channel TV3)

· Bages tastings will be guided by the sommelier Anna Castillo

The Ignatian Way Gastronomy Days are an initiative of the Ajuntament de Manresa, included in Manresa 2022 project. Organized by Fundació Turisme i Fires de Manresa and Pep Palau, Von Arend i Associats, and the collaboration of La Rioja Turismo, el Gremi d’Hoteleria i Turisme del Bages and Parc de la Sèquia.